Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Trechō
Trechō
Pronunciation
Articulation of the consonant /ρ/ (r) and practice its articulation using words of the song as well as other words, like [τρέχω (trechō, to run), κρύβομαι (kryvomai, to hide), etc.].
Speech Comprehension and Production
Conjugation of the verb trechō, to run) in active voice. Identify the different persons of the verb “run” in the lyrics of the song.
Conjugation of the verb "kryvomai”, (to hide) in the passive voice. Identify the persons that are present in the song and replace the persons that are not included in the song.
Poetic metaphor: "της αγάπης το κλειδί”, που το φέρνει ένα παιδί (tēs agapēs to kleidi,pou to phernei ena paidi).
Surreal elements in the lyrics of the song: τρέχω – κρύβεσαι (trechō-kryvesai), κρυφτό μέσα στην πόλη (kryphto mesa stēn polē), τρέχουν οι άνθρωποι στην πόλη (trechoun oi anthrōpoi stēn polē) - τρέχουν οι λαγοί στους κάμπους (trechoun oi lagoi stous kampous).
Conjugation of the verb "kryvomai”, (to hide) in the passive voice. Identify the persons that are present in the song and replace the persons that are not included in the song.
Poetic metaphor: "της αγάπης το κλειδί”, που το φέρνει ένα παιδί (tēs agapēs to kleidi,pou to phernei ena paidi).
Surreal elements in the lyrics of the song: τρέχω – κρύβεσαι (trechō-kryvesai), κρυφτό μέσα στην πόλη (kryphto mesa stēn polē), τρέχουν οι άνθρωποι στην πόλη (trechoun oi anthrōpoi stēn polē) - τρέχουν οι λαγοί στους κάμπους (trechoun oi lagoi stous kampous).
Music Activities
Rhythmic pattern of sixteenth note during the song, movement and the instrumental performance. Simultaneous performance of rhythmic patterns with sixteenths, eighths and quarters, for experiential understanding of rhythmic values.
Introduction to the concepts of "slow" and "fast" in music: walking in space depending on the tempo of the listening / song, performance of well-known songs with alternations in tempo, sequences from rhythmic shapes in different tempi.
Listen to slow and fast music tracks and rhythmic movement depending on the tempo e.g. hare and turtle: pupils in a circle walk slowly to the right like the turtle. Suddenly, the hare comes and runs fast, and then the pupils change direction and run to the left.
Introduction to the concepts of "slow" and "fast" in music: walking in space depending on the tempo of the listening / song, performance of well-known songs with alternations in tempo, sequences from rhythmic shapes in different tempi.
Listen to slow and fast music tracks and rhythmic movement depending on the tempo e.g. hare and turtle: pupils in a circle walk slowly to the right like the turtle. Suddenly, the hare comes and runs fast, and then the pupils change direction and run to the left.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: time
Fast and slow: Examples derived from everyday life, nature, means of transport, music etc.
Fast pace of modern life. Difference between paces of life between urban and rural areas.
Children street games involving running: Chase and run, hide and seek, thieves and cops, handkerchief, lice game.
Fast and slow: Examples derived from everyday life, nature, means of transport, music etc.
Fast pace of modern life. Difference between paces of life between urban and rural areas.
Children street games involving running: Chase and run, hide and seek, thieves and cops, handkerchief, lice game.
Age level
7-11 years old
Language level
Beginner
Me tē Mariza tragoudō ellēnika mathainō
Trechō.mp3
